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Con­fer­ences and Training

Check this page to receive up-to-date information about upcoming Office of the Attorney General conferences and training!

If you have questions about conferences or training, please call (512) 475-4600 or email the conference unit at conferences@oag.texas.gov.

2019 Crime Victim Services Division Conference

September 10-12, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705

The Office of the Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Division is hosting a multidisciplinary conference offering information, instruction and interaction on victim services and personal resiliency. This conference is specifically designed for victim service and criminal justice professionals such as law enforcement, prosecution and probation officers, as well as nonprofit victim advocates, medical and mental health providers, and others working directly with victims of crime. More information about Crime Victim Services Division Conference.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JULY 2019

2019 Financial Crimes Conference

The Office of the Attorney General’s Criminal Investigations Division is hosting a two-day conference that is designed for law enforcement professionals, agents, detectives, investigators, prosecutors, criminal analysts, and investigative auditors at the local, state and federal levels who are involved in the detection, investigation and prosecution of financial crimes, asset forfeiture and money laundering in Texas. This conference will provide attendees with information on emerging issues, trends and changes in those areas and information regarding developments in financial crimes following the regular legislative session.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AUGUST 2019

2019 Government Law & Liability Conference

December 12-13, 2019

The University of Texas at Austin AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center
1900 University Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705

The Office of the Attorney General's Administrative Law Division is hosting a two-day conference designed specifically for government lawyers, general counsels, executive directors, commissioners and board members of state agencies. A distinguished panel of government lawyers, including members of executive administration of the Office of the Attorney General will offer various perspectives on the most challenging legal issues facing state agencies today. You will receive candid advice about what your lawyers really want you to know to avoid suit. The second day will cover topics of particular interest to state officials.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN OCTOBER 2019

Crime Victim Services Training

The Office of the Attorney General provides monthly victim services training in Austin for professionals who work with victims of crime. The comprehensive training module is free of charge and provides information on how to ensure that victims receive effective assistance in accessing the Crime Victims' Compensation program, promotes and recognizes victims' rights and provides instruction and certification to the Address Confidentiality Program. Find more information and to register for training.

Crime Victims' Compensation Training and Advanced Track Training

This training offers an overview of the Compensation program, with an emphasis on the awards process. This is considered an advanced course and is best suited for those advocates that provide detailed follow-up with victims on payments and who have received basic training. This is also suitable training for service providers to better understand billing requirements. Bill processing and benefit payments including: medical; funeral; loss of wages; loss of support; rent/relocation; and all other payment types and necessary documentation will be discussed. Find more information and to register for training.

Regional SANE Training

For information regarding OAG approved training courses, please contact the SAPCS program by email at SAPCS@oag.texas.gov or call (512) 936-2880.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Do you need a speaker for your organization?

The Attorney General’s office may be able to provide a speaker for your organization on topics such as Child Support Enforcement, Identity Theft or Crime Victims’ issues. Training is also available on topics such as the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program, Acknowledgment of Paternity, Juvenile Crime, the Public Information Act and other issues. Speaker availability will vary depending on location, staff schedules and expense involved. To request a speaker, inquire about training for your organization or to obtain information on outreach services, send an email to outreach@oag.texas.gov.